Boca Juniors respond to Arsenal transfer link with Pavon

Boca Juniors respond to Arsenal transfer link with Pavon

The president of Boca Juniors Daniel Angelici has opened up on the speculation linking their player Cristian Pavon to a Premier League move with Arsenal in the January transfer window.

The Gunners are reportedly ready to trigger Pavon’s £27million release clause and are keen to get a deal over the line quickly. However, when asked about the rumours, Angelici played down contact from Wenger’s people while also reiterating the club’s resolve to respect the player’s wish should an offer come in.

“We put a release clause in the contract just in case clubs like this appear. It’s then the player who has the last word.

“He looks fine to me, very focused on 2018 with Boca Juniors. ‘We always help him with his future, but I trust Pavon will be with us for 2018.” Angelici as quoted in The Metro

Arsene Wenger is on the hunt for attacking reinforcements at the Emirates, with Alexis Sanchez set for a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City and it is believed Wenger sees the Brazilian as a perfect replacement for the outgoing Chilean.